Gijang Market
Gijang Market: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 91); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 9; weekday average 45, weekend average 91; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
Gijang Market is an outdoor market selling various products including fisheries and agricultural products. It features seasonal fishery products like seaweed and anchovy in spring and cutlass fish in autumn. The cutlass fish sold during the two months before and after Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) are known across the country for their extraordinary taste and reasonable prices.
- Type
- Traditional market
- Area
- Gijang-gun, Busan
- Address
- 72-3, Daera-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
- Opening hours
- 07:00-22:00
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 10 lots within 500 m · about 921 spaces
- Phone
- +82-51-721-3963
Gijang Market: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2844 | 2947 | 3053 | 3191 | |||
| 11/192 | 243 | 342 | 444 | 544 | 642 | 790 |
| 891 | 941 | 1041 | 1143 | 1245 | 1353 | 1490 |
| 1591 | 1645 | 1742 | 1845 | 1945 | 2053 | 2193 |
| 2291 | 2346 | 2442 | 2544 | 2643 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 42 · Mon, Nov 9 41 · Tue, Nov 10 41 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 91 · Sun, Nov 1 92 · Sat, Nov 21 93 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 45 · weekends 91 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 44 · Tue 42 · Wed 44 · Thu 45 · Fri 50 · Sat 91 · Sun 91 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Je3hoe 2026 Busan Muhyeongyusan Ateupeeo 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어 Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 km
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- Busan Christmas Village Thu, Nov 26 – Fri, Dec 25 · 11 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gijang Market?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gijang Market?
- 07:00-22:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gijang Market least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 42) and Saturday the busiest (average 91). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 9.
- What time should I visit Gijang Market to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (07:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Gijang Market be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 91; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
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- Gijangmunhwawon 기장문화원 1.1 km · Hands-on learning
- Gijanghyanggyo 기장향교 1.6 km · Historic site
- Ilgwanghaesuyokjang 일광해수욕장 2.4 km · River, sea & lake
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